Zoysia grass is a warm-season grass that is considered a high-maintenance grass. It requires quite a bit of fertilization and care to thrive. Does Zoysia Grass Need Fertilizer? Zoysia needs more nitrogen and potassium than any soil contains. It also needs more phosphorus than most soils contain. Without proper fertilization, zoysia grass will not grow … Read more
Centipede grass is a warm-season grass with an apple-green color. It is slow growing and requires less fertilizer and mowing than other grasses. It is more tolerant of shade than Bermuda grass but less than St. Augustine. This article will cover everything you need to know about centipede grass fertilizer, let’s get started! Does Centipede … Read more
Almost everyone with a lawn worries about the best time to fertilize. Fall is an important time to fertilize your lawn. This guide will tell you what to use and how to use it in the fall to set your lawn up for winter and early spring, regardless of your grass type. Do I Need … Read more
Lemon trees are fun to grow. Even if you live in a climate that is too cold to grow lemon trees outdoors, you can grow one indoors. This guide will tell you about the best fertilizers for your lemon trees. Why Fertilize Lemon Trees? Lemon trees are heavy feeders in the landscape and in pots. … Read more
Many plants benefit from an application of a high-nitrogen fertilizer. However, there are so many fertilizers to choose from you may have trouble knowing which one is best. This guide will help. What is a High-Nitrogen Fertilizer? A high nitrogen fertilizer is a fertilizer where the amount of nitrogen in the fertilizer is higher than … Read more
There are hundreds of fertilizers for sale. This guide will tell you what 3-1-2 fertilizer is used for and how to buy the best 3-1-2 fertilizer. What Is 3-1-2 Fertilizer? A 3-1-2 has three percent nitrogen, one percent phosphorus, and two percent potassium. You can buy 3-1-2 fertilizer, but you can also buy fertilizer with … Read more
Lawns need fertilizer to grow and stay thick and lush. However, the many varieties of fertilizer can be confusing. Here are the best lawn fertilizers and how to use them. Types of Lawn Fertilizers Fertilizers come in many forms. Here are the most common forms of fertilizer that are used on lawns. Liquid Liquid fertilizers … Read more
Most people have some indoor plants. They help clean the air and brighten up a room. You may be wondering which of the hundreds of fertilizers on the market are right for your plants. The right fertilizer depends on the plant. Here is a general guide to picking the best fertilizer for each plant you … Read more
Roses are a very popular flowering shrub. They do require a lot of care, but that is part of their charm. Here is all you need to know about fertilizing your roses to have them look their best. Why Fertilize Roses? Roses need a lot of nutrients to produce bloom after bloom. No soil can … Read more
More and more people are growing their own vegetables. However, vegetables need to be fertilized, and the many fertilizers available can be confusing. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about fertilizing your vegetable garden. Why Fertilize Vegetable Gardens? Vegetables are heavy feeders because it takes a lot to make the vegetables … Read more
Applying fertilizer can be tricky. You want to apply the nutrients your plants need without applying more than necessary. And that means you need to choose the right type of fertilizer. The trouble is that hundreds of different fertilizers are out there, and it can be difficult to know when to use one versus the … Read more
Strawberries are easy to grow and nutritious. They have lots of vitamin C. Strawberries do require supplemental fertilizer, however. This guide will tell you all about fertilizing your strawberries. Why Fertilize Strawberries? While strawberry plants will grow without fertilizer, they have very small berries, and they do not produce many of them. If you want … Read more
If you’re looking for a high-potassium fertilizer, a 0-0-60 fertilizer is a good option. It can provide plants with a hefty dose of potassium and is relatively inexpensive. I will provide more details about this fertilizer and cover how to apply 0-0-60 fertilizer. Then I’ll provide some recommendations for 0-0-60 fertilizers. What Is 0-0-60 Fertilizer? … Read more
Many fertilizers contain a blend of the three macronutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. However, other products, such as 46-0-0 fertilizer, only supply plants with one of the nutrients. When used properly, 46-0-0 fertilizer (also known as urea) can help plants grow lush and green. But improper use can lead to fertilizer burn, nutrient leaching, and … Read more
Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious food. Taking care of your blueberry bush requires fertilizing it. Here is the best way to keep your blueberry bush healthy and productive. Why Fertilize Blueberries? Blueberries are heavy feeders year after year. Soil becomes depleted of nutrients faster than they are replaced. If you do not fertilize your … Read more
St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) is a spreading grass with a coarse texture. It is grown primarily in the southern United States. It is the least cold hardy of the warm season grasses, so it doesn’t grow in the northern United States. St. Augustine grass is a heavy feeder and requires a yearly fertilization program … Read more
When it comes time to choose a fertilizer for your lawn or garden, it can be difficult to choose between the plethora of options! One of the best places to start is by looking at the NPK ratio. A 12-12-12 fertilizer contains 12% of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. While it’s not suitable for every plant, … Read more
With hundreds of fertilizer options, selecting the appropriate option for your plants can be challenging. Do you choose an organic or synthetic option? Liquid or granules? What NPK ratio should you look for? We’re going to dive into what a 19-19-19 fertilizer consists of and also include some recommendations for how to use this fertilizer. … Read more
Fertilizers can be confusing. This guide will explain what 16-16-16 is and how to use it. What Is 16-16-16 Fertilizer? Triple 16 contains sixteen percent nitrogen, sixteen percent phosphorus, and sixteen percent potassium. It is a balanced fertilizer because all the numbers are the same. Briefly, nitrogen is used everywhere in the plant to grow. … Read more
If you want to grow a healthy banana tree, you need to ensure your plant has all the nutrients it needs. Often, that means you’ll need to apply fertilizer. However, with thousands of different fertilizers available, choosing the right one for your banana tree can be difficult! We will introduce you to banana fertilizers basics … Read more
Fertilizers can be confusing as you look at shelves of the stuff at a store. Which one do you need? This guide discusses 10-10-10 and when to use it. What Is 10-10-10 Fertilizer? Triple 10 fertilizer is ten percent nitrogen, ten percent phosphorus, and ten percent potassium. The other seventy percent is made up of … Read more
When it comes to choosing a fertilizer for your plants, the options can be overwhelming! Not only are there many different types and formulations, but there are also various products within each category. One type of balanced fertilizer is 14-14-14, also known as triple 14. This fertilizer supplies equal equivalents of the three macronutrients: nitrogen, … Read more
Bermuda grass is native to Africa. It is grown across the southern United States as a lawn grass and on stadium lawns and golf courses. Bermuda grass requires fertilization several times a year to look its best. Here are the best fertilizers for your Bermuda grass. Best Bermuda Grass Fertilizers Different fertilizers meet different needs. … Read more
Trying to decide on the best fertilizer for your plants can be confusing. This guide tells you all about 15-0-15 fertilizer. What Is 15-0-15 Fertilizer? 15-0-15 fertilizer is fifteen percent nitrogen and fifteen percent potassium. It does not contain phosphorus. The numbers on the front of the fertilizer bag are explained in more detail in … Read more
Apples need to be fertilized several times during the year. Depending on your soil, you may need to add micronutrients, too. This guide will tell you how to fertilize your apple trees and the best fertilizers to use. Here are my picks for the best apple fertilizer. Why Fertilize Apples? Apples are heavy feeders. I … Read more
The wrong fertilizer can cause as many problems as not fertilizing at all. With thousands of fertilizers available, choosing the right one fosyour plants can be confusing. This guide will explain when and how to use 10-20-10. What Is 10-20-10 Fertilizer? 10-20-10 fertilizer has ten percent nitrogen, twenty percent phosphorous, and ten percent potassium. The … Read more
Pumpkins mean fall in North America. I plant my pumpkin vines in the summer, so the pumpkins are ready for Halloween. Like many vegetables, pumpkins are considered heavy feeders. I can tell you from experience that without enough fertilizer, your pumpkin vines won’t produce nice pumpkins. You may wonder, “What is the best pumpkin fertilizer?” … Read more
Cucumbers are good for you and easy to grow. Every vegetable garden should have a cucumber vine or two. If you are growing cucumbers in your garden, you may wonder, What is the best cucumber fertilizer? I have found cucumber fertilizers change depending on soil type and the growing stage the cucumber is in. Finding … Read more
Potatoes originated in Central and South America in the Andes. They come in a variety of colors and sizes. Potatoes are easily grown in the home garden from pieces of seed potatoes. If you are considering growing potatoes, you may be wondering, “What is the best fertilizer for potatoes?” With so many fertilizers out there, … Read more
Picking a fertilizer for your plants can be confusing. Different fertilizers work best in different situations. This guide will tell you when a 5-10-10 fertilizer is appropriate. What Is 5-10-10 Fertilizer? 5-10-10 fertilizer has five percent nitrogen, ten percent phosphorous, and ten percent potassium. The numbers on the front of the fertilizer bag are explained … Read more
Fertilizer needs change over a plant’s life. When do you need a big burst of nitrogen, and when do you need a more balanced fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium? This guide will help you know when to use 34-0-0, also called ammonium nitrate. What Is 34-0-0 Fertilizer? 34-0-0 is thirty-four percent nitrogen in the … Read more
Choosing a fertilizer doesn’t have to be difficult. This guide will explain everything you need to know about 20-20-20 fertilizer so you can decide if it is the right fertilizer for your plants. What Is 20-20-20 Fertilizer? Triple 20 fertilizer has twenty percent nitrogen, twenty percent phosphorous, and twenty percent potassium. The numbers on the … Read more
Need help figuring out what fertilizer is best for your plants? This guide will explain what 16-4-8 fertilizer is, what to use it on, and how to use it. What Is 16-4-8 Fertilizer? A 16-4-8 fertilizer has sixteen percent nitrogen, four percent phosphorous, and eight percent potassium. The numbers on the front of the fertilizer … Read more
Picking a fertilizer can be complicated. You have to consider what plants you are fertilizing, what growth stage the plants are in, and what kind of soil you have. While trying to pick one fertilizer from the hundreds in the store, you may wonder, “What is 13-13-13 fertilizer?” Need a hand figuring out what fertilizer … Read more
Tomatoes are grown by more home growers than any other fruit or vegetable. I think homegrown tomatoes have a much better flavor than store-bought tomatoes. With so many people growing tomatoes, there are hundreds if not thousands of tomato fertilizers. You may be wondering, “What is the best tomato fertilizer?” Picking a tomato fertilizer doesn’t … Read more
Most plants I grow need fertilizer. However, there are thousands of different fertilizers available, and finding the right one for my plants can be confusing. Reading the labels, I wondered, “What do these numbers on the fertilizer label mean?” Buying fertilizer is confusing enough when you are trying to find something to make your plants … Read more
Homegrown tomatoes taste much better than the bland store-bought version. I have found tomatoes are not hard to grow but do need lots of fertilizer to grow big, juicy tomatoes. You may wonder, “How do I make my own tomato fertilizer?” There are lots of recipes for homemade tomato fertilizers on the internet. I have … Read more
More people are composting their kitchen scraps than ever before. Eggshells are often added to compost piles or in the planting holes to increase calcium levels in the soil. Does this really work? Eggshells have many uses in the garden. Here is what you need to know to make the best use of them. Are … Read more
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